It is no secret that Los Angeles boasts a wide array of flea markets, distinctive for their goods, customers and locations. But the markets, much like their wares, can be hidden gems tucked out of sight from even the most vigilant shopper. From a parking garage market in Pasadena to an elementary school lot in Silverlake, these indie markets are...

"Believe in the fiction." Professor John Bouchard says this at least 20 times every class period of his Acting II course. When my scene partner and I were having trouble with a scene, Bouchard implored us to "lose ourselves in the fiction." He wanted us to surrender to the art; to give in and take the scene personally. Once we...

Students filled the Salisbury-Young room Friday to hear about the atrocities committed by government-supported paramilitary groups, who have kidnapped thousands of Colombians since the 1960s. Colombian human rights activist Javier Enrique Barrera Santa spearheaded the discussion with contributions from Amnesty International (AI) Urgent Action Coordinator Mary Beth Goring. "It's very important for me to be able to speak to students...

Oxypreneurship is in the process of creating their own alumni network to foster entrepreneurship among students, faculty, administrators and alumni, according to Oxypreneurship adviser Sanjeev Khagram.“From a very early on stage in Oxypreneurship we realized that alumni are actually a really big part and can be a really powerful player in creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem at Occidental,” Oxypreneurship co-founder Alex...

John O'Neill '14 is looking to join the likes of Jack Kemp '57 and Alphonzo Bell '85 as another Occidental graduate serving in public office. O'Neill is running as a non-partisan candidate for the Los Angeles City Council in District 14, which consists of all or parts of the Downtown, Boyle Heights, Eagle Rock, El Sereno, Garvanza, Glassell Park, Lincoln...

Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian king’s advisory council advised Friday that the government relax its ban on female drivers. The council suggested that women be allowed to drive if they over the age of 30, do not wear makeup and do not drive past 8 p.m. Eligible women would still need a male relative’s permission to drive a car, according...

It is a Friday afternoon and the distinct sound of gears turning and people chatting drifts from the Berkus Hall garage. Students take bikes for test rides while music booms from stereo speakers. Inside the Bike Share's "cage", the arrangement of furniture resembles someone's office space or living room, but filled with Los Angeles Metro maps, bookmarks and scribbled biking...

The Occidental women's basketball team is back on the hardwood for a 25-game journey through the regular season. After posting a 13–12 record and falling short of a SCIAC playoff birth last season, the team rejuvenated itself with an influx of new, young talent. This year's team is composed of nine first-years, all of whom are looking to take the...

After two years of recruiting and adjusting to a new, fast-paced offense, the Occidental men's basketball team is finally ready to run. Despite the loss of last season's leading scorer, Kris Montoya '14, the team will still sport a roster of 10 guards, five of which played at least 17 minutes per game last season. This added depth should allow...

I am a black man. At least that is how I identify myself, my heritage and the face I see when I look in the mirror. However, as a biracial—African-American and Puerto Rican—kid from the northern Los Angeles suburbs, my identity as a black person has been questioned for as long as I can remember. The recent efforts of the...